August 20, 2025By Penny Brand
Main picture: US rapper and singer Jelly Roll (pictured with MGK) will headline new country music festival Strummingbird, alongside viral hoedown favourite Shaboozey, as part of the vibrant Sunshine Coast live music calendar this year. The Sunshine Coast is quickly shedding its reputation as a sleepy beachside ‘retirement’ destination, writes Yelo’s Penny Brand. From high-end
August 14, 2025By yelomag
It’s the biggest music event of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and BIGSOUND is set to take over Brisbane for its 24th year – from September 2-5 – with Goolwal Goolwal kicking things off. What is Goolwal Goolwal? Goolwal Goolwal is the First Nations representation of the monolithic music event, which brings an industry
August 11, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Chris “SESE” Cobb has scored a rare four-chair turn on TV’s The Voice Australia on Monday night. And in an unexpected twist, it was revealed the Papua New Guinean-born musician, who is a celebrity in his home country, is personally related to Irish superstar Ronan Keating. Chris is starring in the show’s
August 7, 2025By yelomag
If you’ve been living under a rock these three Sunshine Coast artists will inspire you to resurrect yourself in the music scene. Stat. These three emerging Sunshine Coast artists are taking the world by storm in 2025. 1. Phil and The Blanks Just five weeks after their first social media post, the Phils have shot
August 2, 2025By yelomag
Buy your tickets to see Playlunch at The Triffid in Brisbane at Moshtix. Melbourne’s self-professed “bogan funk” outfit Playlunch is heading to The Triffid in Brisbane on September 12. The brattish, seven-piece, brass-funk outfit offers an infectious catalogue of genre-blending tracks, covering childhood nostalgia and distinctly Aussie themes. Their cheery nod to the dreaded early schooling
August 2, 2025By yelomag
Nashville star Jelly Roll and hoedown giant Shaboozey are set to headline a new country music festival Strummingbird which kicks off its inaugural year at Kawana Sports Precinct on October 25. Local favourites The Dreggs are also featured on the lineup, performing alongside other big names in country Treaty Oak Revival, James Johnston, Kaylee Bell
August 2, 2025By yelomag
The Angels, Boom Crash Opera and Mi-Sex will headline Day 2 of Alexandra Headland’s favourite music festival Bluff Fest on November 30. The festival, which debuted last year with The Terrys and The Grogans headlining, has already expanded to a two-day affair. While Sunday is reserved for a mature crowd, Day 1 of Bluff Fest
August 1, 2025By yelomag
Melbourne-based American singer/songwriter Michael Beach will head directly from his European tour to Nambour on August 8 to celebrate his latest LP. The Californian-born musician will play his first Australian show for the album, “Big Black Plume”, at new Sunshine Coast music studio GLÓR. This is a rare chance to catch Michael, whose music is
August 1, 2025By yelomag
Get your tickets to Caloundra’s newest music festival Bulcock Street Music Festival here: https://www.eventbrite.com/. Date: Saturday, September 6Location: 77 Bulcock Street & Felicity Park, CaloundraTickets: $49 on sale August 15 or $69 on the gateAges: All ages welcome Caloundra’s CBD will transform into a high-energy celebration of indie, punk, ska and metal for the Bulcock Street Music Festival on September
July 30, 2025By yelomag
World-wide media has been in a twist with rumours that EDM festival Tomorrowland is bringing its CORE event to Australia in 2026. The Belgium festival, which attracts around 60,000 fans each year, is known for its incredible stage designs, stunning visuals, and top-tier lineup of DJ acts. It draws tens of thousands of fans from
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